Pretty much everything you wanted to know about the famous Edible Oil of the Mediterranean. History, archaeology, trade, chemistry, economics and the importance of agricultural independence. Advice on how to store it (never in plastic), how to eat it, how to dispose of the pomace and the morality of farming in general. The last harvest of the Land of Israel’s Biblical seven species is the Olive (מסיק)- ripening just in time for the Hasmoneans to press the fruit into holy oil for the rededicated Temple. Expert Ehud Soriano joins Eve Harow to elaborate on the golden liquid. Hanukkah Sameach to all!
